Platform Fundamentals

Run: npx create-strapi-app@latest my-project --quickstart.

Run: npm run develop.

Strapi has a powerful Transfer feature to move data between envs.

Export: npm run strapi export -- --file backup (Creates a tar.gz).

Import: npm run strapi import -- --file backup.tar.gz.

Always run npm run develop (not start) locally.

This gives you auto-reload and detailed error logs in the terminal.

Check strapi-server.js for custom logic errors.